And no one should be kept in the dark about who God is, what God is like, and how God regards us as people created in his image. In Jesus we receive God’s definitive answer to these questions.
As part of our Lent series: Knowing Jesus, this Sunday we will explore one of Jesus’ statements: ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ (John 8:12 NIV)
What does Jesus’ claim and promise mean for you?
Bible Readings: John 1:1-9, 3:19-21, 8:12
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
“Knowing Jesus” — Online meditations
We are offering a series of 36 daily online meditations linked with our Lenten/Easter sermon series “Knowing Jesus.” The meditations start following Ash Wednesday (10th Feb) and will run until Easter Sunday (27th Mar).
Click here to get started. Visit our Facebook page or website early next week for more details.
Kingdom Kids kicked off for 2016 at the 10.30 service last Sunday. Mr Hulme lead our worship time and we explored our theme for this year - “Kingdom Families”. The children made a heart to give to someone they love as a reminder for them to pray for them throughout the year. We finished off the morning by watching the Christmas Celebration Service last year.
Kingdom Kids will resume normal sessions this Sunday. We would love for you to join us!
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during this service.
Baby Zone
Baby Zone is looking for a volunteer or two to complete the team. If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact me or come and have a chat sometime.
Faith at Home
February booklet out now! Pick up a copy of the February booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.
Invigor8 2016
Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker
Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.
Para Vista Lutheran Women's Fellowship
You are most welcome to hear from our vicar, Dan Mueller, on Tuesday, March 1st in Good Shepherd church hall. He will lead the Bible study at 1pm and later he will tell us about himself as our guest speaker. Join us for this afternoon with Dan and get to know him further over afternoon tea. We would love to see you there.
From the Office
50th Anniversary of Good Shepherd
On the weekend of Saturday Nov 5 and Sunday Nov 6th we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of congregation. Our logo is Celebrate the Past Ignite the Future.
If you have any photos or memorabilia that could be displayed or used in a booklet could you please contact Di Ollino or John Dolling.
The first monthly update was published this week. This was emailed to those on our email list. Hard copies are available in the Members Information section in the foyer
2016 SA/NT District Convention
The 47th SA/NT District Convention will be held in Loxton from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd of May. We are entitled to 5 delegates. The congregation will meet the costs incurred by our delegates. If you are interested in being a delegate or want more information contact John Dolling 83675296 or at jdolling@bigpond.net.au
Issues from February Board meeting
- It was decided to proceed with Stage 1 of our facilities redevelopment (kitchen, hall, children’s play area, hall upgrade and modifications to the Education Centre). This is subject to the congregation giving permission to borrow money from the LLL. Building will need to commence by early May and be completed by the end of September in time for 50th Anniversary celebrations. If this timeline cannot be accommodated building will be postponed till 2017
- It was decided than we would not apply for any government grants where the source of the money is from gambling revenue.
- The logo for the 50th Anniversary was adopted. This will be used for all correspondence about the 50th.
- It was decided to proceed with obtaining examples of altars to give the congregation an opportunity to give feedback whether we upgrade our altar and associated furniture or retain the existing furniture
Noticeboard
BSF (BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP)
Is an interdenominational women’s bible study happening weekly at Good Shepherd.
Each Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:30 between 50-60 women of all ages are meeting to study God’s word.
Babies and children up to school age are wonderfully cared for and taught in their own age-specific classes. Would you like to join us? Turn up on any Tuesday morning to join an introductory class, or contact Sonia Hulme on 7122 2903 for more information.
Behind the Wire: The Origins of the Temple-Society in Australia
At the Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting on Monday 22nd February, Dr Samuel Koehne will present a brief history of the 'Templers' in Australia, but particularly the settlements of this group in the British Mandate of Palestine, their response to the rise of the Nazis, and their internment by both the British and Australian governments. All most welcome.
Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the City, 7.30 pm. Supper supplied. Gold coin donation.
REFORMATION TOUR –June 14-26 ($5150)
Walk in the steps of Calvin and Luther. Visit the beauty of Switzerland and Germany. Discover how the Protestant faith began. Come onto Prague if you like ($860) and/or join us for an
8 days Classical Danube River Cruise (from $4050)
Flights extra. Small group. Prices subject to exchange rates.
Rev Dr John Lucas Mob. +61448132262
Email: john@walkingfree.com.au
Itinerary at www.pilgrimtours.com/groups/walkingfreereformation.htm
Let all that you do be done in love
1 Corinthians 16:14
